Elbow lift - reverse push-up
The elbow lift - reverse push-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back. It involves lifting the elbows while in a reverse push-up position, engaging the upper back muscles effectively.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders up towards your ears.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Severe wrist pain
Also known as
Sollevamento del gomito - push-up inverso, elbow lift, reverse push-up, upper back bodyweight exercise, calisthenics back exercise